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By Perla B. Crosby Photo by Nikki Namdar Former District 1 Commissioner, Art Woodruff, was appointed to serve as mayor following the resignation of Jeff Triplett. Mayor Woodruff was born and raised in Sanford as a sixth generation Sanfordite. Let’s get to know our new mayor and what he’s all about. “I want Sanford to be a place that everyone ...

By Perla B. Crosby Photos by KELLY CLORE WITH KABIKI PHOTOGRAPHY Q: Would you please tell our readers about yourself, your family, your background, and where you grew up? A: I’m originally from Buffalo, New York. Go Bills! I attended Michigan State University where I studied criminal justice and forensic psychology, which allowed me the opportunity to gain experience working ...

By John DiDonna Photo by JP Photography I f one takes a stroll down Oak Avenue in Sanford, they will notice a stunning home on the corner of 5th street. Dating back to 1894, it serves as one of the historic district’s only bed and breakfasts, The Higgins House. In the last few years, the home was purchased by Lisa ...

COVER STORY SANFORD A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH NO LONGER By Nikki Namdar Inside The Old Jailhouse restaurant, Jeff Triplett sips a drink while giving dental flossing advice to his youngest son on the phone. Brick walls, barred windows, and shiny chandeliers embellish this old-time slammer while classic rock plays. From the outside, he looks like a normal guy, but ...

Photo by Kelly Clore with kabiki photography There’s a great force in Sanford. With cat-eye shaped glasses and a kitty purse, she walks the First Street blocks displaying great pride, experience, and empowerment. She is Christina Hollerbach-Simmons — the heiress to Hollerbach’s Willow Tree, our city’s beloved German restaurant. In addition to running one of the city’s most popular restaurants, ...